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Don’t Miss These Android Stories: March 18, 2016

Tim March 18, 2016 2

This week at DL, we began the Bracket Challenge for 2016, which is probably our most favorite time of year. If you entered, how's your bracket looking so far? With the latest Michigan St. upset, we have seen a ton of brackets busted. However, we were not...

Friday App Sales: LEGO Batman, Goat Simulator, and Hitman: Sniper

Tim March 18, 2016 8

If relaxing, taking in a few games on the telly this weekend isn't enough to keep you busy, maybe the latest deals on apps and games can do the trick. Right now on Google Play, many popular titles are listed on sale, such as Goat Simulator for only $0.99, and...

Unlocked LG G5 on B&H Photo Should Work on GSM and CDMA Networks (Verizon Included)

Tim March 18, 2016 123

B&H Photo is now listing the LG G5 on its website, available for purchase starting April 1. However, this isn't an ordinary carrier-specific variant. Instead, this unlocked model, according to the product listing, features LTE bands that would make it...

T-Mobile Unboxes LG G5 in “Probably World’s Fastest Unboxing”

Tim March 18, 2016 23

T-Mobile is at it again, unboxing yet another device in extreme fashion. Last time, T-Mobile's Des Smith unboxed the Galaxy S7 underwater, but now, the company looks to be raising the bar with "probably the world's fastest unboxing" of the LG G5. By world's...

Test Your Basketball Skills With Facebook Messenger’s Latest Easter Egg Game

Tim March 18, 2016 6

In time for March Madness (how's your bracket looking?), Facebook has built in a basketball easter egg game for users of Messenger. When activated, a mini shooting game pops up, testing your finger flicking skills against your friend. To start the game up,...

Label Your Places in Google Maps With Cute Little Icons

Tim March 18, 2016 11

Thanks to an update for Google Maps, users can begin to customize their places with little icons, such as log cabins for your home, or a towering skyscraper for your work. Once a place has been customized, you will see these icons appear on your map whenever...

Rick Osterloh Exits Motorola Amid Lenovo Leadership Changes

Tim March 18, 2016 91

Rick Osterloh, Motorola's President, is exiting the company amid broad changes at Lenovo's leadership level. Osterloh was in charge of Motorola after Dennis Woodside stepped down and left for Dropbox, with Osterloh being the one to oversee the company's...

T-Mobile LG G5 Online Orders Begin March 29, Includes 360 Cam and Accessory Bundle

Tim March 18, 2016 48

Beginning March 29, T-Mobile will open up orders for the LG G5 on its website, two days ahead of the national April 1 in-store launch. For those who order, T-Mobile is partnering with LG to offer quite a few goodies, including a free 360 Cam and charging...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 48

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 48

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 48

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 48

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 48

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 48

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 48

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 48

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 2

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 2

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 2

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 2

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 2

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 2

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 2

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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